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Klause Kastel and the Tomb Chapel of John of Bohemia

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Klause Kastel and the Tomb Chapel of John of Bohemia

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    July 19, 2019

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    In the 13th century, two chambers were first created in the Buntsandstein rock.
    Around 1600 the Franciscan Roméry had a two-storey chapel built. Its upper floor was connected to the …
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    October 10, 2016

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    Grave chapel for John of Bohemia and the Kaštel Kastel (Hermitage at Kastel), a refuge built by monks in the sandstone cliff on a plateau above the valley. From there you have a wide view over the Saar Valley.
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    May 22, 2020

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    There is an entrance fee to visit the Klause Kastel (I think 3.50 euros for adults, children significantly less). Therefore, when planning, please remember to have some money with you for entry. There are also opening times. These last until 6 p.m. in most months.
    Currently (May 2020) the access was locked (that's why I only remember the entrance prices imprecisely). There was no sign; it may have been decided because of the pandemic prevention (Corona).
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